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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My parents are in Independent Living there. I appreciate the staff. My parents are happy there. I think it is a good place. The food is not good, my dad complains about it every day. The room sizes are good....
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Beloit Senior Living is a Assisted Living facility that opened August 2016 in Beloit, WI. The company has been providing quality assisted living and memory care to seniors for over 15 years at our other locations in Milton, WI and Waterford, WI. We are very excited to provide quality services to...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Rock Bay Harbor has proudly served independent seniors 55 and older since 1999. Our friendly and caring office, housekeeping and maintenance staff are on site Monday through Friday, 9:00 till 4:00. Rock Bay Harbor is close to shopping, the bus stop, and conveniently located across the street...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Designed for persons: 62+ At Brodview Manor, you can't help but feel at home. Spacious one-bedroom apartments are especially designed for seniors. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, but close to shopping, churches and clinics. Your new home offers the convenience of a private entrance,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Lost Nation, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lost Nation is $3,404 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rock Falls, IL with an average of $2,963 per month.

Independent living costs in Lost Nation, IL, vs. nearby cities

Lost Nation, IL
$3,404/mo
$3,233/mo

Independent living costs in Lost Nation, IL, vs. state and national averages

Lost Nation, IL
$3,404/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Lost Nation, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,355/mo
Independent Living
$3,404/mo

Independent living costs in Lost Nation, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,193/mo
Studio
$4,436/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,627/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,739/mo

Senior living costs in Lost Nation vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lost Nation, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLost Nation, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,404/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,329/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,355/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lost Nation, IL:$3,404/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lost Nation, IL:$4,329/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Lost Nation, IL:$4,355/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lost Nation, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lost Nation and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Lost Nation, IL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lost Nation have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lost Nation, IL$4,000/mo$5,342/mo-25.1%
Illinois$2,873/mo$2,823/mo+1.8%
National$2,927/mo$2,846/mo+2.8%
Lost Nation, IL
2024 average cost:$4,000/mo
2023 average cost:$5,342/mo
Percent change:-25.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$2,873/mo
2023 average cost:$2,823/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,927/mo
2023 average cost:$2,846/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Lost Nation

Recent reviews for independent living in Lost Nation

Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Grand Victorian of Sycamore

5.0
I highly recommend the Grand Victorian of Sycamore to a friend because it is an amazing place to live in. The staff is wonderful. The community is maintained very clean at all times and anytime I have an issue in my room that needs to be fixed, they are quick to respond, tom the head of ...
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Barb City Manor in DeKalb, IL

5.0
I really like Barb City Manor. They are great to all of us and they keep the place spick and span. I also really enjoy the programs that they have here. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to live here

Lost Nation independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lost Nation independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lost Nation, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lost Nation independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lost Nation partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lost Nation independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lost Nation communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lost Nation independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Lost Nation offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
13.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

TLC Living Community, Morning Star Village and Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lost Nation, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 110 independent living facilities near Lost Nation, Illinois. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Lost Nation, Illinois is Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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